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Etihad Airways Announces Global Cabin Crew Recruitment Campaign

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is embarking on a global recruitment campaign to attract remarkable individuals to join its cabin crew team.

This initiative aims to support the airline’s ambitious growth plans and enhance the extraordinary experiences offered to its valued guests. In 2024, Etihad Airways has already recruited over 1,000 cabin crew members and plans to welcome approximately 1,000 more by the end of the year.

The airline is seeking passionate individuals who can deliver its world-renowned hospitality while enjoying the perks of a career in aviation, including travel and adventure. Recently, Etihad’s cabin crew was honored with prestigious accolades. The World Travel Awards Middle East edition named them the ‘Leading Cabin Crew 2024’, and the Business Traveller ME Awards recognized them as the ‘Best Cabin Crew 2024’.

Etihad Airways operates flights to over 70 destinations worldwide, including Australia, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. The airline continues to expand its network, with new flights commencing in June to Bali, Jaipur, and several seasonal destinations such as Mykonos and Santorini in Greece, Nice in the French Riviera, Malaga in Spain, and Antalya in Turkey.

Cabin crew members will have the opportunity to work on Etihad’s modern and state-of-the-art fleet, including the Airbus A380s, which connect Abu Dhabi with London, New York, and Paris starting November 1. Other aircraft in the fleet include Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 777s, Airbus A350s, and the Airbus A320 and A321 family.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kochi airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.